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Homophobic attack investigation in Lima, Peru
Overview
On October 12, 2026, Reinaldo Rivas, a Venezuelan national, and his partner, Cristhian Palomino, reported being victims of a homophobic attack and death threats at a McDonald’s restaurant in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. Video footage of the incident showed an unidentified man shouting that “homosexuality is a sin” and stating that those who practice it “will go to hell,” accompanied by the threat, “I’ll kill you.”
Following the incident, Peruvian prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation into the alleged discrimination and harassment. The investigation is being led by the Specialized Supraprovincial Corporate Prosecutor’s Office for Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism. Authorities have identified a suspect, Augusto Nava, and have ordered measures including the collection of surveillance footage, witness statements, and psychological evaluations. Under Peruvian law, harassment and threats based on sexual orientation or gender identity are classified as crimes of discrimination.
Entities
Reinaldo Rivas · McDonald’s · Cristhian Palomino · Public Ministry of Peru · Augusto Nava
Timeline
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesPeru investigates alleged homophobic threats at Miraflores McDonald’s
Peruvian authorities are investigating Augusto Nava for alleged homophobic harassment and death threats against two men at a McDonald’s in Miraflores, Lima.
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesLima McDonald’s attack: Venezuelan man reports homophobic threats
A Venezuelan man and his partner faced homophobic insults and death threats from an unidentified aggressor at a McDonald’s in Lima, Peru. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Sources
alertas24.com · caraotadigital.net · caretas.pe · cronicaviva.com.pe · hbanoticias.pe · ismorbo.com · jornada.com.pe · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · riotimesonline.com